Irene Kelley Kehoe

Born in Utica, New York, she was the daughter of the late Edward Patrick Kelley and Ruth Crane Kelley. She was a graduate of The College of Saint Rose, Albany, New York and a Registered Nurse.

Mrs. Kehoe was an Emeritus member of the Mint Museum Auxiliary and the Catholic Daughters of America. She was also a member of St. Gabriel Catholic Church and St. Gabriel Women's Club.

Irene was a beautiful, dynamic woman who was also a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend. Surviving are her son, Thomas M. Kehoe and his wife Jennie M. Kehoe of Charlotte; her daughter, Patrice I. Kehoe and husband W.C. Richardson and their three children: Eva, Will and Anna Richardson of University Park, MD; her daughter, Kathleen A. Kehoe of Charlotte; and her son, James R. Kehoe and his wife Lisa K. Kehoe and their two daughters, Olivia and Grace of Charlotte. Also, several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Martin T. Kehoe and her son, John E. Kehoe.

The Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11 am on Saturday, September 14, 2019 at St. Gabriel Catholic Church, with Father Frank O’Rourke, Celebrant. The family will receive friends from 10:00-10:45 am prior to mass. Interment in the church columbarium will follow.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Southminster Foundation, 8919 Park Road, Charlotte, NC 28210 or Holy Angels, 6000 Wilkinson Blvd., Belmont, NC 28012.